Soweto Gospel Choir – Joy

On Tuesday 1 December 2026, the three-time Grammy® Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir presents Joy, a new and exhilarating concert celebrating the spirit of South Africa through music, dance and unwavering faith, on the stage of the Teatro Duse in Bologna.

Joy pays tribute to the legacy of Nelson Mandela, celebrating the songs and anthems of his struggle for freedom alongside powerful gospel harmonies and contemporary classics loved around the world. The audience is taken on an intense and uplifting journey: from South African freedom songs to deeply moving spirituals, through to iconic works by Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Sam Cooke and Leonard Cohen.

Created to share the inspirational power of South African gospel music with the world, the Soweto Gospel Choir has achieved international acclaim thanks to its radiant harmonies, infectious energy and deeply moving performances. The choir continues to receive standing ovations, major awards and enthusiastic reviews in theatres and concert halls around the world.